Middle East Experience

"With all due respect to all of Netanyahu's accomplishments, enough already!"
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Likud rebellions against Netanyahu ignored

Security forces on Friday increased their alert level and sent more than two and a half extra battalions for reinforcements after two terrorists were killed.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF sends reinforcements to West Bank amid Jerusalem violence

“This strike is about the attitude of the Finance Ministry towards the health care system of Israel,” Israel Medical Association president, Dr. Zeev Feldman, told The Jerusalem Post.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: ‘We feel betrayed,’ doctors say ahead of health system strike

On the eve of the meeting, PA President Mahmoud Abbas and Jordan’s King Abdullah discussed during a phone call the situation of Jerusalem.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Arab foreign ministers to hold meeting on Jerusalem unrest

The United Arab Emirates suspended entry for travelers from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19, the country's National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority announced on Monday.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.The decision goes into effect on Wednesday, May 12, “with the exception of transit flights traveling to the UAE and bound for these countries.”UAE citizens, those on diplomatic missions accredited by the four countries, official delegations, those traveling on business planes, and golden visa holders are exempt from the new rules.Those exempt will be required to quarantine for 10 days upon and must undergo a PCR test at the airport upon arrival. Further PCR tests are required on the fourth and eighth days after entering the country, the NCEMA added in its statement.“Travelers coming the four countries through other countries are required to provide proof of a period of stay in those countries of no less than 14 days in order to be allowed to enter the UAE,” the authority said.Meanwhile, cargo flights will continue to operate. Also, flights transporting passengers from the UAE to the four countries will be allowed.Last month, the UAE announced a ban on entry from India as a precaution against the spread of the highly contagious Indian variant of the coronavirus.Read more:Dubai carrier Emirates to ship COVID-19 aid to India for free Saudi Arabia to hold Hajj pilgrimage under ‘special conditions’ amid COVID-19UAE reports drop in new daily COVID-19 cases
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: UAE suspends entry for travelers from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal

Already fragile small Arab-Israeli businesses were hit especially hard by the pandemic and the ensuing economic crisis.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: New loan fund could save small Arab-Israeli businesses

The United Arab Emirates confirmed 1,507 new COVID-19 cases, 1,476 recoveries and two deaths in 24 hours, the country’s emergency and disasters management authority (NCEMA) reported on Monday.For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page.With 1,735 cases recorded on Saturday and 1,572 on Sunday, the number of daily cases within the country has been steadily declining.Monday’s numbers were determined after the country’s health authorities carried out 142,603 tests.According to state news agency WAM, total deaths increased to 1,615, recorded cases to 537,524 and recoveries to 517,805.NCEMA found that as of Sunday, there were 18,075 active cases within the country and the total administered vaccine doses rose to just over 11 million.Read more:UAE suspends entry for travelers from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, NepalUAE reports drop in new daily COVID-19 casesSaudi Arabia to hold Hajj pilgrimage under ‘special conditions’ amid COVID-19
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: UAE reports 1,507 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths

Despite support from the Gaza Municipality, a new program allowing young women to practice cycling has sparked controversy in conservative Gaza.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Bicycling program for women finds both supporters, critics in Gaza

The Israeli authorities have closed a border crossing with Gaza as rockets rain down and dozens of incendiary balloons float from the Strip toward Israel's southern communities.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel closes Gaza Strip crossing over continuing rocket fire

Saudi Arabia has reported 986 new COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths over the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health announced on Monday, raising the total number of cases to 427,370.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.Of the new cases, 339 were detected in the city of Riyadh and 283 in Mecca.The death toll increased to 7,085 while the total number of recoveries reached 410,816 after an 1,076 people who had previously tested positive for the virus recovered.Read more:Saudi Arabia to hold Hajj pilgrimage under ‘special conditions’ amid COVID-19UAE suspends entry for travelers from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi Arabia reports 986 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths in 24 hours